Coronavirus in Boyle Heights and East LA A daily update on news stories, resources and useful information regarding the COVID-19 emergency in Eastside communities
Shooting near Odd Fellows Cemetery leaves one man dead The mid-July incident, which police call “gang related,” brings the total to eight Boyle Heights homicides in 2020
The LAPD is doubling down on a Community Policing Program. Why some activists are opposed The program has been in place since 2011 in some communities, Boyle Heights’ Ramona Gardens among them
Huízar faces 34 charges, including bribery and money laundering The councilmember could face up to 30 years in prison; arraignment now moved to Aug. 3
Kevin de León: you don’t need to go to Salesian or Roosevelt to represent Boyle Heights The councilman-elect talks about winning the March primary and gaining the trust of CD-14 residents
Boyle Height leads in car thefts, as cases rise due to COVID-19 Law enforcement say spike in cases is related to people leaving cars unattended for longer periods
Former Huízar aide pleads guilty to racketeering charge George Esparza, from Boyle Heights, could face up to 20 years in prison for his role in City Hall corruption scheme
Las Fotos Project becomes 100% women of color-led Eric Ibarra announced he is stepping down as the organization's executive director at the end of the month
Proyecto Pastoral gets $100K ‘Aim High’ grant Funds will support programs aimed at helping middle-school students transition to the 9th grade
Workplace complaints and COVID-19 outbreak investigations surge in LA County Authorities confirmed there are now 375 positive cases among L.A. Apparel’s 2,290 employees
